Pairing of two young classical supernovas – Klaus Mäkelä and pianist Yunchan Lim — thrills beyond the Beethoven

This Chicago Symphony Orchestra program running through Saturday offers an exciting glimpse into what Mäkelä, the group's music director designate, has in store for local audiences.

The Met’s ‘Magic Flute’ Courts Young Hearts (With a ‘6-7’ to Boot)

Julie Taymor’s abridged production of Mozart’s opera has been trimmed down to 90 minutes as the Metropolitan Opera bids to ...

Review: SPCO performs ‘Messiah’ with homegrown soprano Liv Redpath

And Redpath’s solo turns were indeed among the highlights of Thursday’s performance of “Messiah” by the SPCO and local choir ...

Review: Revived ‘Phantom of the Opera’ exemplifies excess at its most entertaining

Five decades in, Andrew Lloyd Webber's mega-musical has an infuriating storyline and an impressive everything else. Cue the chandelier.

Amadeus: Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany bring Mozart and Salieri to life in this smart and sexy TV remake

Yet Barton manages something unexpected. Shaffer’s monologue-laden tale of Mozart’s rival Antonio Salieri’s guilt becomes a ...
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The Story Behind Handel’s ‘Messiah’

Handel’s Messiah is one of the most popular classical compositions played at the holidays. Filled with biblical passages and ...